Alex, a school student, cannot find his classroom. He stops a student in the hallway to ask for directions. Since Alex asked someone else for information that he did not have, we can infer that Alex has _____.
A) experimental neurosis
B) reference
C) social neurosis
D) a theory of mind

Question

Alex, a school student, cannot find his classroom. He stops a student in the hallway to ask for directions. Since Alex asked someone else for information that he did not have, we can infer that Alex has  _____.
A) experimental neurosis
B) reference
C) social neurosis
D) a theory of mind

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alex's action of asking someone else for information he did not have implies he understands that other people have information he does not, which is an indication of having a theory of mind. A theory of mind is the ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge, etc.—to oneself and to others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Alex, a School Student, Cannot Find His Classroom